Gardenettes (Ponchatoula)
MARCH 2026 - DISTRICT VI NEWS
Members of Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
March 2-13 Covington Plant Sale Fundraiser
March 6-8 Baton Rouge Booth - Spring Garden Show
March 16 Deep South Convention CRUISE! INFO
April 1 Dues Due - State Form, District Form
April 2 Covington Garden Club Flower Show
April 13-15 LGCF Convention, District III - HOUMA
INVITATION - RESERVATIONS
April 18-26 Love the Boot Week - Information
April 24 Gonzales Garden Club Plant, Bake Sale
April 24-25 Northshore Plant Sale
May 27 District VI President's Meeting, Middendorf
May 31 Espoma Grant Deadline INFORMATION
District VI President's Meeting
Wednesday May 27, NOON
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Please mark your calendars to attend the annual District VI President's Meeting at Middendorf's Restaurant on Pass Manchac, noon, Wednesday May 27. As usual an RSVP is requested so that we have enough seating. Plan to enjoy fellowship with other District VI members as we exchange ideas!
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STATE DUES - DUE APRIL 1, 2026
State Treasurer Ruth Delhomme has been receiving dues on outdated forms. She requested that you use the current form from the Dues page and in the Forms Library so she does not have to contact your club for missing information. For your convenience use this -
DUES FORM.
DUES FORM.
NGC PAVER - HONOR SOMEONE SPECIAL!
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CELEBRATE YOUR CLUB WITH A PAVER AT NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS!
An engraved paver on the Path of Success is a beautiful way to honor a loved one, recognize a garden club, or commemorate a meaningful achievement — all while supporting the mission of National Garden Clubs. PURCHASE A PAVER HERE! |
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DEEP SOUTH PLANT SALE
The process is simple: items are purchased online and delivered directly to you, with all financial transactions handled by Flower Power. Deep South Garden Club receives 50% of the proceeds from most items sold. ships.
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Covington Garden Club Fundraiser - March 2-13
Link to Order
Baton Rouge Garden Club at Spring Garden Show
March 6-8, 2026
FROM BATON ROUGE GARDEN CLUB:
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A TASTE OF THE SOUTH - NGC Standard Flower Show
Covington - April 2, 2026
LGCF Convention 2026 Advertising
If you want to advertise your club event, outstanding member or plant sale at the convention in Houma, here's how! Also advertise your business, especially if you are in a gardening, environmental or business that our members would like to use.
AD FORM FOR MEMBERS -- AD FORM FOR BUSINESS
AD FORM FOR MEMBERS -- AD FORM FOR BUSINESS
GONZALES GARDEN CLUB
PLANT & BAKE SALE
April 24, 2026 -- 9 a.m. to Noon -- Gonzales City Hall
E. Cornerview and S. Irma Blvd.
Northshore Plant Sale - April 24-25
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St. Tammany Parish Fairgrounds - Covington
The 2026 Northshore Garden & Plant Sale is the largest gardening event on the Northshore, attracting over 3,000 homeowners and gardeners from across St. Tammany, neighboring parishes and Mississippi. Don't miss this exciting event ! |
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MEET OUR DISTRICT DIRECTOR ELECT DONNA CARVILLE
PLAQUEMINE GARDEN CLUB
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Donna Carville served as President during the COVID-19 quarantine years between 2019-2021 that presented an unprecedented challenge to keep Club members together and engaged while contributing to our community despite restrictions. After initially joining the Club in 2000, she resigned in 2006 for full-time work commitments as the Public and Govern ment AA irs Director with Dow Chemical Company. She rejoined the Club after retirement in 2010 with more time to devote to club activities. COVID-19 was especially challenging since no face-to-face meetings could be held. Instead, the Board met via Zoom, divided club members into teams for better communication and cohesiveness, created monthly projects for team members to include the delivery of care packages to older members, issued monthly newsletters on team
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projects which kept members informed and engaged in club activities. As COVID 19 restrictions were lifted, the Club gathered for their annual May Hat Luncheon with joy and a catered luncheon. She actively participates in and now co-chairs the Iberville Parish Courthouse Plaza flowerbed seasonal planting for 11 years, a project that received the National Garden Club Landscaping Award as well as state and regional recognition. She also chaired the Arbor Day tree planting for 4 years, Ferry Landing landscaping for 2 years, Gardening with our Youth for 2 years, Garden of the Month for 3 years and Plant Sale Chairman. As a Master Gardener she has helped in landscaping and planting at the Iberville Museum, Iberville Courthouse, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Iberville Parks and Recreation main complex, created and teaches vegetable gardening for the day clients at the Iberville Association of Retarded Citizens. In addition, the Club received the most awards from NGC, DSGC and LGCF in 2024 including the award for receiving the most awards in LGCF when she co-chaired the Awards Committee. Donna is married to Charlie Carville, a retired veterinarian. She is the mother of four children, and grandmother of 10 wonderful grandchildren ranging in age from 20 to 7. Not a day goes by that they are not at one of the grandchildren’s events whether in Texas, Colorado or here in Louisiana. Her priorities are first and foremost our Lord, her husband and family, and dear friends. She is a fulltime volunteer at St. John the Evangelist Church serving as adult faith formation coordinator, Bible Study leader and Altar Society President.
LGCF WAYS & MEANS
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Deeds & Doings From Our District VI Clubs
District VI Judges Council Design Show - February 10, 2026
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Baton Rouge Garden Club Tablescapes February 21-22
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Belle Oaks Garden Club
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LEFT: GARDENING BOOK DONATED TO LIBRARY - FEBRUARY 11
ABOVE: JOINT TANGIPAHOA GARDEN CLUBS MEETING FEB. 11 |
Gardenettes
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LEFT: GARDEN OF THE MONTH PRESENTATION FEB 11
ABOVE: JOINT TANGIPAHOA GARDEN CLUBS MEETING FEBRUARY 11 |
West Baton Rouge Garden & Civic Club
ABOVE: MEETING FEBRUARY 10
RIGHT: FLOWER BED CLEANUP FEBRUARY 7 |
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